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Social Media: Pros and Cons Webcast

This is a pre-recorded webcast. With our online anytime format, you will immediately receive the link to the webcast, password and the link to the webcast handout upon successful registration. You do not need any special software to view and listen, just a computer! Since passwords are changed frequently, we suggest viewing the webcast as soon as possible after registering.

Description:
Is Twitter an annoying fad or a useful tool for promoting library programs? Can LinkedIn actually help your library users (and you!) with job-hunting? How are libraries and library associations using Facebook to share resources and connect with colleagues around the world? And is Librarything more than a cheap copy cataloging platform for small libraries? And what about privacy, information overload, and embarrassing yourself and your workplace in front of millions? Learn the pros and cons of social media in general and how to protect yourself and your library users while getting the best value out of these amazing, free communication tools.

Agenda:

Introduction: What Do They All Do?
Social Media: Pros, Cons, and Tips
The IT Pitch
Introduction to Evaluation Model
General Social Media Services (Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Posterous, Slideshare, Others)
Specific Social Media Services (Librarything.com, Ancestry.com, Flickr.com, ALA Connect, Webjunction.org)
Tips of the Trade
Next Steps

Presenter:

Pat Wagner has worked as a consultant and trainer for libraries for over 30 years. She also was a book store manager and, for ten years, was a popular columnist and consultant for a national retail store magazine, where she researched and wrote on issues that impact libraries as well. She is one of our most popular speakers who brings wit, humor and practical know-how to all of her presentations.

Cost:

Each registration entitles the registrant to access the webcast. Registrations may not be shared in any way or viewed in a group setting. You may not broadcast or redistribute in any way without prior approval from Mid-America Library Alliance. That includes, but is not limited to, displaying webcast via projector, large screen tv, or overhead projector.

MALA member: $20.00
Non-member: $40.00

MALA Webcast Billing/Refund/Credit Policy: We prefer all webcasts to be prepaid. If you prefer to be billed, there is a $5 charge for this service.